The Greatest Rap/Hip Hop Group of all Time

clutnuckle · 12-08-2010, 06:27 PM

Liquid Swords crushes 36 Chambers imo, and some of the other solo albums (Raekwon's) piss me off to such an n'th degree... Though if I were asked this question I'd likely say them. Just for general aesthetic. They were innovative and some of their songs were downright killer. I wouldn't say they've ever had a killer album, but some of their songs are just anthems.

SATCHMO · 12-08-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

Beastie Boys were great, but they really only ever had one sound.

Seriously?

**Janszoon** · 12-08-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Seriously?

Seconded.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 12-08-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Seriously?

Unless I'm missing something?

**Janszoon** · 12-08-2010, 07:08 PM

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Unless I'm missing something?

I think what you're missing is the fact that they have one of the most varied sounds of anyone mentioned so far in this thread.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 12-08-2010, 07:10 PM

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I think what you're missing is the fact that they have one of the most varied sounds of anyone mentioned so far in this thread.

I only have Licensed to Ill and Paul's Boutique so I'm probably speaking from a complete state of darkness.

SATCHMO · 12-08-2010, 07:16 PM

License to Ill - straightforward 80's hip hop, with the exception of Fight for Your Right to Party and No Sleep Til Brooklyn, which had some hard rock/metal influence. Produced by Rick Rubin

Paul's Boutique - A sampler's masterpiece and a total tribute to 70's music and disco produced by the Dust Brothers w/ DJ Hurricane

Check your head - Combined hip hop with alt. rock and jazz. Saw the introduction of Ad Rock, MCA, and Mike D playing their own instruments (Since they started as an NYC punk group). Also brought in Mario Caldato on Hammond B3 organ and a separated percussionist. Produced by Mario C. (I think)

Ill Communication - Pretty much straightforward 90's hip-hop with more of the group's instrumental creations to augment their sound.

Hello Nasty -Futuristic hip-hop with a definite outerspace feel. Legenary Mixmaster Mike on the decks.

To the Five Burroughs - Meh, haven't really listened to it, so I can't really say.

**Janszoon** · 12-08-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I only have Licensed to Ill and Paul's Boutique so I'm probably speaking from a complete state of darkness.

Well, even those two albums are pretty different from each other, but give a listen to Check Your Head or Ill Communication. There's more variety within either one of those albums than a lot of hip hop groups have in their entire career.

**Janszoon** · 12-08-2010, 07:21 PM

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Ill Communication - Pretty much straightforward 90's hip-hop with more of the group's instrumental creations to augment their sound.

Don't forget about the hardcore-ish tracks.

SATCHMO · 12-08-2010, 07:29 PM

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Don't forget about the hardcore-ish tracks.

Tough Guy and Heart attack Man? Yeah, they were pretty punk, kinda' a throwback to there pre-hip hop days

There was Time for Livin' on Check Your Head too. Which was pretty similar to those two tracks.

12-08-2010, 06:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	Liquid Swords crushes 36 Chambers imo, and some of the other solo albums (Raekwon's) piss me off to such an n'th degree... Though if I were asked this question I'd likely say them. Just for general aesthetic. They were innovative and some of their songs were downright killer. I wouldn't say they've ever had a killer album, but some of their songs are just anthems.

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SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	License to Ill - straightforward 80's hip hop, with the exception of Fight for Your Right to Party and No Sleep Til Brooklyn, which had some hard rock/metal influence. Produced by Rick Rubin Paul's Boutique - A sampler's masterpiece and a total tribute to 70's music and disco produced by the Dust Brothers w/ DJ Hurricane Check your head - Combined hip hop with alt. rock and jazz. Saw the introduction of Ad Rock, MCA, and Mike D playing their own instruments (Since they started as an NYC punk group). Also brought in Mario Caldato on Hammond B3 organ and a separated percussionist. Produced by Mario C. (I think) Ill Communication - Pretty much straightforward 90's hip-hop with more of the group's instrumental creations to augment their sound. Hello Nasty -Futuristic hip-hop with a definite outerspace feel. Legenary Mixmaster Mike on the decks. To the Five Burroughs - Meh, haven't really listened to it, so I can't really say.